A forage first diet for ponies and horses during the winter is common and correct.
- Supplying plenty of forage is important for physical health, mental health, wellbeing and nutrition
- Your horse's digestive system has evolved to consume a high fibre diet
- Forage is critical to maintaining healthy gut motility (the movement of food through the digestive tract)
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A lack of forage can lead to colic, digestive upset, or conditions like gastric ulcers
- Providing forage also reduces boredom and stressy or anxious behaviour
There are a few other factors to consider to ensure your horse remains healthy and well-nourished during the winter months.
- Hay DOES NOT retain it's full nutritional value through drying process
- Supply vitamin and minerals to balance the forage provision in a high quality feed balancer, or balanced diet
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Correct nutrition effects your horse's immune system, hoof health, coat condition, digestion, and energy levels
Come back again soon for our upcoming videos on:
- Hay quality
- Hay quantity
- Digestive health
- Individual needs
- Supplementing with vitamins and minerals
- Importance of Omega 3 and 6
- Hydration
- Weight monitoring and energy provision
- Dentition
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